[DRIVERS] Realtek Audio (Intel 2xx/3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx/7xx & AMD 3xx/4xx/5xx/6xx)

Thanks for the latest drivers. For the first time ever the DTS Custom is showing signs of life :-)

I've got a couple of questions for the OP. I installed the Realtek drivers from ASUS's website, version 6.0.1.8569, for my ASUS ROG Rampage VI Extreme Omega motherboard. I previously only had the Windows generic drivers installed. The Realtek driver is obviously incomplete and older, since I never got Sonic Sound 3 included with the install. I'm also getting this error when I try to open the Realtek Audio Console - "Realtek Audio Console doesn't support for this machine" and yes, that's the English. Searching on this error I found that the ASUS driver I'm running is missing a file. I'd like to get the complete correct driver package for my motherboard so everything works.

So my questions are, is the driver in the first post the correct one for my motherboard and which install instructions are correct for my motherboard?

Since I've been reading other posters comments here about issues with the newest driver and Forza, would it behoove me to wait to update the driver until ASUS or Realtek fixes this new issue? I don't have Forza, but I'm worried about The Division 2, which has been really buggy with sounds and headsets. I'm currently using the optical output to my speakers since it has the most noise free sound.

EDIT: I went ahead and installed, per the instructions, the newest Realtek Driver you posted for my particular mobo. Now both the Realtek Audio Console and Sonic Sound 3 are installed and work without error. Thanks for the links and the instructions. They were an invaluable help. Why can't ASUS post the most recent driver on their own motherboard's website? Seems a little inattentive to us owners whenever we need new drivers to have to search the web and forums just to use the built-in functionality of our mobos.

A note to others. So far, The Division 2 seems to work fine with this sound driver. No crashes or issues.

I love you MOKICHU thank you for coming back here, I'm not sure how long you have been back but I just updated my drivers thanks to you everything is working so far!


PS Don't leave us again its way to hard to stalk you on other forums lol Its nice to see the drivers all back in one place by someone we can trust.

Hi Mokichu,
- I didn't know what i should install for my Z370-E so I just followed the instruction for Asus ROG SS3. Was that the correct choice ?
Anyway, my pc rebooted automatically but I don't know how to check if the installation was successful. I don't see Realtek audio in Programs and Features.
- Btw won't you give us HDA driver anymore ? Kinda miss the system tray icon.
P/S: Will you stay active on MDL as well ?

Watch out with the May Windows 10 Updates, especially if you went through the hassle of getting your Realtek audio drivers installed right. :rolleyes:

https://www.askwoody.com/2020/window...s-still-there/

So that's what that muffled sound was yesterday. Disabled "audio enhancements" on my optical out and boom, back to normal sound.

Me, i'll just re-enable that setting when they push the "fixed" version. I'd rather stay up to date with my security fixes. Besides for me, changing that settings was less than 2 minutes of work. As to 20H1, i'll wait for it to get pushed. Not grabbing that manually.

That's good to know since I use my optical output. I will still wait until MS polishes this month's crop of patches first before installing. They've released and pulled a quite few bad patches after about a week of everyone's beta testing, sometimes even after a month has gone by, so I'll wait till the end of the month. I'm definitely not going to rush into the next version of Win 10.

Hello,
I have an Asus TUF Z390 motherboard - Pro Gaming - which drivers should I install? Sorry but there are so many versions and I want to try something different because standard is a tragedy ... I have Realtek S1200A
Second question - can I uninstall existing drivers using DDU? AND
Thank you for your help

Hello MoKiChU,

nice that you are back.

I have some questions that you might can answer:

- Is it possible to export and import settings within the Realtek Audio Console (or in another way)? If yes, how? Because experimenting with different drivers requires deleting the previous ones and having to change the settings manually every time is kind of frustrating.
- Is it possible to give speaker distance variables via keyboard or commandline? If yes, how? Because for now you can only use the arrow symbols via mouse, so you have to click waaay to many times to get your requested numbers.
- Is it possible to change the settings via config file or commandline (I could not find any path or file, maybe there are as keys in the registry of Windows)? If yes, how? Because the GUI is not a must for experienced users :).

Thank you in advance for your time and work.
Wish you a nice day.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Sorry, I can't advise you an action or any other way to export the Realtek Audio Control/Console settings or to set settings by command-line.

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That is sad :(. Aren't you allowed to or do you really do not know how to? If you cannot write openly you can write me via PM or I can give my mail.

Last question: Which driver do you recommend for a ROG STRIX B350-F GAMING mainboard?

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

There's nothing secret about it, it's just that I don't want to make you try things without knowing exactly how the settings are saved (editing saved settings of a UWP app is much more complex than .ini file of a Win32/Legacy app).

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Why try if you know exactly how it is done? Please tell me.
Is it via registry keys? Tell me. It doesn't matter for me how complex it is.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Because nobody knows exactly except the Realtek software engineers, and all those who think they know it is pure speculation and random attempts without knowing the ins and outs. Please don't insist anymore ...

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Please allow me one last question for today: Why do they keep it so secret? I mean there a millions of apps with import/export save files etc. Why is it a "problem" for Realtek? It shouldn't be a big deal imho. This kind of functions could be easily added by Realtek anytime soon or not? I guess this is not an "special" or "dangerous" or "forbidden" feature that no other app has, almost everyone has it except Realtek. Or am I wrong?

PS: If you do not want to write in public you can sent me PM or I can give you my mail-adress.

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I tell you again (and this is the last time I answer you about this), there is nothing secret about it, it is only you who see it this way. You ask me if it is possible to save or extract the settings of Realtek Audio Control : As you can see this is not possible, otherwise we would not have this discussion. But you ask if it is possible to do it via a hack, to make it simple and avoid going into I don't know what debate : No.

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I have not asked anything about a "hack" (I never will). Just a simple official "where can I find the config file?" or "where is the path (or whatever it is) of it?", because it must be saved "somewhere", but okay.
No debate. Sorry, if you got angry or got me wrong. My apologies. I'm calm and friendly. Hope you are, too.
If you cannot help then it is no problem for me. But if you can help, but will not then I might be disappointed (but not angry or anything else, it is your choise at least). Thats it. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Ahm010

Please allow me one last question for today: Why do they keep it so secret? I mean there a millions of apps with import/export save files etc. Why is it a "problem" for Realtek? It shouldn't be a big deal imho. This kind of functions could be easily added by Realtek anytime soon or not? I guess this is not an "special" or "dangerous" or "forbidden" feature that no other app has, almost everyone has it except Realtek. Or am I wrong?

PS: If you do not want to write in public you can sent me PM or I can give you my mail-adress.

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Apparently you don't understand any of the concepts that are included in "driver" and software development...

The essential core of driver (components) code and software are closed source, which means the owner has the source code, and others don't. They have a commercial interest and do not share this with others so they can get rich because of their efforts/development.

So send an email to Realtek with your questions. They created and own the proprietary code for their products and @MokiChu 'only' assembles the components (closed source components from different vendors) and packages them in a working way.

Or you can take a course in software development and try to reverse engineer the UWP app :-)

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Originally Posted by EddieZ

Apparently you don't understand any of the concepts that are included in "driver" and software development...

The essential core of driver (components) code and software are closed source, which means the owner has the source code, and others don't. They have a commercial interest and do not share this with others so they can get rich because of their efforts/development.

So send an email to Realtek with your questions. They created and own the proprietary code for their products and @MokiChu 'only' assembles the components (closed source components from different vendors) and packages them in a working way.

Or you can take a course in software development and try to reverse engineer the UWP app :-)

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I think none of you did understand what I try to tell. Maybe it is because of my bad english. I am sorry for this.
And it has nothing to do with closed source in the first place.
Again: I am not talking about hacking or anything related to it. Just an (maybe semi) official way.

Let's try with an example:
A closed source game from a commercial interested company.
When I play Counter Strike I can change my settings via GUI in the in-game menu. This settings get written into the file "config.cfg" and the path for the folder is "C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo\cfg".
OR I can directly (without using the in-game GUI) go the the mentioned path on my OS and open the "config.cfg" file via any editor and edit the variables in there and it got saved.
Both ways are legit and legal.

If I want to export/import my settings from my PC to my Laptop or my freshly installed PC or anything else I just have to copy that "old" folder and add it later on in the same place of my "new" installtion.

Both ways are official (and therefore allowed). Nothing to do with hack or closed source or ...

For the above mentioned methods I do not need any code (or deep programming knowledge).
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Counter Strike has been choosen as example. There are millions of (closed source) games/apps/software that has this kind of possibilities too. But surprisingly RAC is not one of them.
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So the question is (still): "Where is that path for Realtek Audio Console config/settings?" and "Which file to edit/import/export?".

Hope it is clearer now.


PS: I will also write to Realtek, because this should be a simple and standard feature (which is missing for years). Is this mail adress correct one: pctech [at] realtek (dot) com? Or to which adress should I write?

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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I've also have the Z370-E and looking at the spec of the board https://www.asus.com/uk/Motherboards...pecifications/ it uses SS3.

After having many failed attempts with various drivers I came across this post, thank you :)
I followed the instructions to the letter from the ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards section but I couldn't get my version of Windows W10 Pro (x64 Version 1909 OS build 18363.836) to detect the Realtek output. I tried numerous times and was about to give up when I thought to try ASUS ROG SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards.

Following these instructions I could get the Realtek output to detect even though I didn't think this was for my board? (not sure what unbound means)

The only issue I have now...
When I connect something to the front panel audio this takes preference over the speakers connected in the rear and I also do not have an option for Front panel audio is sound settings, that would allow me to swap between front and rear connections. I am also unable to download the Realtek software from the MS store, it gives an error 'Something unexpected happened' Code: 0x803FB005

Any ideas would be greatfully appreciated.

Thanks again for all your hard work.

great work confuse which one STRIX X299-E

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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thanks :D

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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i have 2 questions.
1. i see that the file has a SS3 and the other the SS3 +dts. what boards are needed or i can use also that on the codexi? or the +dts are for x570 alone?
2. The Third Party SS3 Extension Driver have been updated & SS3 VAD Media Driver have been added. is on the same file or you update the file, in these case 6.0.8945.1has more new files correct?

Aside these i figure out why the app crash. it was my usb headphones. no idea why when i use those the app crash sometimes (Sonic Sudio) when i use the normal 3.5mm jack or other headphones in usb does not. maybe mine headphones need. And they do need replacement

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

The ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF) from this thread with the ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards category.

Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, but this time to prevent Windows Update from generating a drivers install conflict, disable your Internet connection from the start of the CLEANUP process until the end of drivers install of the INSTALL process (after the restart). For the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

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@MoKiChU,

Thanks for taking the time to reply. It's all up and running as expected :D
Disabling the internet connection must be the trick, as I couldn't get the S3 package to work previously.

Thanks for the help and advice.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

The ASUS ROG Maximus XI CODE need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF) from this thread with the ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards category.

Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note : Indeed, SS3|DTS Sound Unbound motherboards are for example the ROG X570 motherboards or the ROG Z490 motherboards.
Thanks for the clarificacion. so these dts files are for x570 and x490 board/chipset. thanks so much.


When you see an such update post with updated/added items to the drivers package, you just have to re download the drivers package then follow your UPDATE process (only what has changed will be updated/installed).

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so these means if there is a add on like, for example the same driver number, and the add of these files, i can re update so i can add those new files correct? cause i see that there is a size of the file. ok I will reupdate Thanks for these.

Hi Mokichu :D
Its so nice to see you back <3 You saved my a** so many times.
Quick question: Which driver should I download for my Asus ROG Strix Z390-F Gaming motherboard? Im a little confused with this particular driver.
Thx again for being here again :D

Hi,

I have the Maximus XI Formula, which drivers should I use?

Thanks

It worked, thank you so much for this MoKiChU. ;)

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) :

Drivers : 6.0.8959.1 WHQL [25/05/2020]

Download : Link

Thread updated.

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Thank you very much for the update MoKiChU, appreciate it greatly.

Hello,

Which drivers should I use for an Asus ROG Z270E please ?


Thanks you

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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Thanks a lot

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

- Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) :

Drivers : 6.0.8959.1 WHQL [25/05/2020]

Download : Link

Thread updated.

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Thanks! Working OK.

Hello, I have the asus hero ix and when using this package it does not allow me to install the controll panel from MS store.
Anyone else had this issue?

I have gone through the clean up prosess ass recomended and still does not work.

Hi MoKiChU, ive just updated the new 8959.1 driver and it automatically install Sonic studio virtual mixer device. What purpose of it?

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Please check that you respect the OS requirements :

- If you are using Windows 10 64 bit 1809 or older : Update your Windows 10.
- If you are using Windows 10 64 bit 1903 or newer :

You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF) from this thread with the ASUS ROG SS3 motherboards category.

Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, but this time to prevent Windows Update from generating a drivers install conflict, disable your Internet connection from the start of the CLEANUP process until the end of drivers install of the INSTALL process (after the restart). For the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

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That did it.
was me missundrstanding the naming 0)
now im rockin this..
Thank you so much for all your hard work,
your a true legend =)

Hi Mokichu,

Just wondering, like you automated the installation process, do you think the cleanup process could be automated too? Thank you

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Yes it is possible, but I will not do it because it would require a complex PowerShell script coupled with an .exe from the Windows WDK (devcon.exe) not included natively in Windows system files, whose efficiency and action can be random and whose script would not be easily understood by most people and generate transparency problems with what the script does. Knowing that the cleanup must be performed only during the first install, I prefer that people perform these simple actions manually and effectively and so that they know and understand what they are doing.

Those who have been following me for a long time know that I have always tried to offer the most refined drivers and the most integrated in the system (Drivers Only) when the number of .inf to install manually is not excessive.

The .cmds used here for the install/update of Realtek Audio Drivers is a continuation of this Drivers Only logic (the .cmds use Microsoft PNPUtil (which is included natively in every Windows system files) and contain only a check of the admin right then an automation of the equivalent of a right click then Install on each necessary .inf, in the necessary order, according to the case then an auto restart).

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Spot on MoKiChU, there are far too many variables for each system and it could cause a lot of issues.

I didn't like the instant restart at the end of the script so I removed it and added a pause plus some text reminding me to restart.

Thanks again MoKiChU. :)

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Knowing that the cleanup must be performed only during the first install, I prefer that people perform these simple actions manually and effectively and so that they know and understand what they are doing.

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I do the cleanup every time I update just to be safe, no issues so far. Biggest hassle would be re-setting the speaker distances and dBs etc from the Audio Control Panel but no biggie.

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I didn't like the instant restart at the end of the script so I removed it and added a pause plus some text reminding me to restart.

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I would like this as standard (or maybe an option) I would like to be able to read what has taken place.

Hey Mokichu.

First of all.... great work.
atm stick with the 6.0.1.8666 driver
would like to update

I have a Maximus XI Extreme
What driver is the choosen one for me?

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Yes it is possible, but I will not do it because it would require a complex PowerShell script coupled with an .exe from the Windows WDK (devcon.exe) not included natively in Windows system files, whose efficiency and action can be random and whose script would not be easily understood by most people and generate transparency problems with what the script does. Knowing that the cleanup must be performed only during the first install, I prefer that people perform these simple actions manually and effectively and so that they know and understand what they are doing.

Those who have been following me for a long time know that I have always tried to offer the most refined drivers and the most integrated in the system (Drivers Only) when the number of .inf to install manually is not excessive.

The .cmds used here for the install/update of Realtek Audio Drivers is a continuation of this Drivers Only logic (the .cmds use Microsoft PNPUtil (which is included natively in every Windows system files) and contain only a check of the admin right then an automation of the equivalent of a right click then Install on each necessary .inf, in the necessary order, according to the case then an auto restart).

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I also like it as you have it now. The cleanup is pain but you only gotta do it once so step by step by hand is safest since you don't know how techie the end users are here so I think best to keep it simple series of steps as is today. I'm a tech dork so I always look at the cmd scripts in textpad so I know exactly what's it's going to do. Great job!

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Originally Posted by impact83

Hey Mokichu.

First of all.... great work.
atm stick with the 6.0.1.8666 driver
would like to update

I have a Maximus XI Extreme
What driver is the choosen one for me?

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You need Realtek Audio Drivers (UAD - ASUS ROG/PRIME/TUF MB) from this thread. Follow scrupulously your INSTALL process with cleanup step, for the next drivers packages that I would release, you will can directly follow the UPDATE process.

Note (in order to choose correctly the install/update process to use) : You have a ASUS ROG SS3 motherboard.

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi everyone,

A new SS3/SR3 version has just been released (3.16.9.0), which brings the functionality I mentioned earlier (automatic activation/deactivation of SSVM Playback/Recording devices).

@ Forza Horizon 3/4 users : Please check if you still have a crash with this new version of SS3.

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Hey All, i tried it again with Forza Horizon 4, the issue is still there after the update to SS3

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Originally Posted by MoKiChU

Hi,

Thank you for the feedback and for taking the time to check it out.

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Hey man I have asus strix b450-f which driver to download? hopfully I can fix crackling, popping issue